Status:
valid
Authors:
Gruezo & V.B.Amoroso
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Asia Life Sci. 21(2): 656 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330662
Description
Tmesipteris zamorarum (also called Zamorarum Tmesipteris, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have entire margins.
Uses & Benefits
Tmesipteris zamorarum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tmesipteris zamorarum has small, greenish-white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Where to Find Tmesipteris zamorarum
Tmesipteris zamorarum is native to the cloud forests of Central and South America.
Tmesipteris zamorarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tmesipteris zamorarum?
Tmesipteris zamorarum
What is the common name of Tmesipteris zamorarum?
Zamorarum
Where is Tmesipteris zamorarum native to?
Mexico
Species in the Tmesipteris genus
Tmesipteris sigmatifolia,
Tmesipteris lanceolata,
Tmesipteris oblongifolia,
Tmesipteris vanuatensis,
Tmesipteris vieillardii,
Tmesipteris tannensis,
Tmesipteris ovata,
Tmesipteris parva,
Tmesipteris truncata,
Tmesipteris solomonensis,
Tmesipteris norfolkensis,
Tmesipteris zamorarum,
Tmesipteris gracilis,
Tmesipteris horomaka,
Tmesipteris elongata,
Species in the Psilotaceae family
Psilotum nudum,
Psilotum complanatum,
Psilotum intermedium,
Tmesipteris sigmatifolia,
Tmesipteris lanceolata,
Tmesipteris oblongifolia,
Tmesipteris vanuatensis,
Tmesipteris vieillardii,
Tmesipteris tannensis,
Tmesipteris ovata,
Tmesipteris parva,
Tmesipteris truncata,
Tmesipteris solomonensis,
Tmesipteris norfolkensis,
Tmesipteris zamorarum,
Tmesipteris gracilis,
Tmesipteris horomaka,
Tmesipteris elongata,
References
Victor B. Amoroso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.B.Amoroso' in the authors string.